Cutting Solutions

DIY Table Saw Crosscut Sled Kit

If you own a table saw, you probably have come across a situation or two where you need to make smaller cuts or make cross cuts. You may also have had the need to make repetitive cuts of the same length. Making small cuts, cross cuts and repetitive length cuts is where table saw crosscut sleds excel. Crosscut sleds help stabilize the work piece and are very accurate since they are essentially calibrated to your saw during the sled building process. Some time ago we noticed a lot of companies had UHMW bars available for purchase. While we as a woodworking company know exactly what they are used for, many novice or non-woodworkers do not. That's when we decided to create this package with pre-cut UHMW bars, pre-cut aluminum track, a knob and bolt and an easy to understand how to guide booklet so you can create your very own, custom crosscut sled to fit your table saw!

Why Make it Complicated

This kit has been put together with one main theme in mind. Keep it simple. From the hardware included, to the "How To" Guide Booklet, we made the crosscut sled building process a breeze. Sure, you can spend more money other kits to try and build a sled, but most of those kits and manufacturers assume you already have it all figured out. We chose the opposite approach and prepared everything for you and included everything but the wood material in this kit. Its as simple as taking the supplied hardware, choosing your size, then build your sled to your specifications!

Please Note: Wood and other building materials are NOT included with this kit.

Whats a Cross Cut Sled You Ask?

Crosscut sleds have a basic singular purpose and that is to crosscut smaller stock pieces on your table saw. Thats the basic function of a crosscut or cutoff sled. However, crosscut sleds are excellent for not only small stock pieces but mid size cuts as well. Not only that, these sleds can be used for making repetitive cuts at the same length when a stop block is employed. Crosscut sleds typically become one of the most commonly used jigs in your workshop.

Please Note: Wood and other building materials are NOT included with this kit.

High Quality Parts

From the UHMW bars to the Anodized Aluminum Tracks, this kit is made for the task and not to mention made in the USA! The track and UHMW bars are the perfect hardware to help you create and build the ideal crosscut sled.

Please Note: Wood and other building materials are NOT included with this kit.

Full Color, Full Detail How To Guide Included

When putting this kit together we wanted to make sure that we covered all the bases. The final piece of the puzzle was the How To Build Your Own Crosscut Table Sled guide booklet. We took the time to map out how to build your very own sled, but left the dimensions up to you so you can adapt the sled to your particular table saw.

Please Note: Wood and other building materials are NOT included with this kit.

Your Saw... Your Size

The size of the sled can be any basic size you require based on the size of your table saw. While most contractor and consumer level cabinet saws are 27" long from front to back, many job site saws are considerably smaller. The one thing you must make sure of is that the UHMW bars will fit into your slot. This kit includes 3/4" x 3/8" UHMW for standard 3/4" x 3/8" miter slots.

Please Note: Wood and other building materials are NOT included with this kit.

Please Note: Wood and other building materials are NOT included with this kit.

Made in the USA

Made in the USA so you know you're getting a high quality kit to help you with your next workshop project!

UHMW bars are most commonly used as runners for crosscut sleds since they don't produce as much friction as wood does. Another advantage is that UHMW won't expand or contract like wood does during drastic weather changes. Each bar is approximately 3/4" x 3/8" which fits most standard table saw slots. UHMW bars are also slick and won't leave any residue, dust or shavings behind like wooden bars tend to do. The tracks that are included in this kit are made from solid extruded aluminum and are Made in the USA. Each track is cut to length for the perfect sub-fence on the crosscut sled. The included knob and bolt is for making a simple stop block which when finished, can slide the length of either track along the sub-fence. The stop block will allow you to make repetitive cuts without having to constantly move and measure the fence distance each time you make a cut.

We have also included a full color and detailed how to guide book to help you with the crosscut sled building process. Each kit comes with 2 each 19" long by 3/4" by 3/8" UHMW bars, 2 each 12" long mini tracks, 1 each knob, 1 each 1/4" by 20 tpi bolt and a how to build your own crosscut sled guide book. Make your crosscut sled to the size you want or need for your table saw and your specific cutting needs.

Please Note, the bars do NOT FIT RYOBI table saw track slots.

Crosscut Station

The Crosscut Station gives you the capabilities of a miter saw with just a circular saw and Kreg® guided cutting. Crosscut boards wider than most compound miter saws can handle (up to 12" at 90°). Make a variety of angle and miter cuts from 0° to 45° with the adjustable fence and molded-in angle alignments.

Kreg Crosscut Station
Features:

• Sure-Cut™ Backboard
• Material hold down clamps
• Molded-in angle guides
• Material support wings

Includes:

• Crosscut Station with Guide Rails
• Built-in Material Hold-Down Clamps
• Adjustable Fence
• Owner's Manual

Compatibility

Designed for use with circular saw blades from 6 1/2" to 7 1/4" in diameter

MDF Base and Sure-Cut™ Backboard

An MDF base and Sure-Cut™ backboard act as a sacrificial surface for splinter-free cutting results. The MDF base also functions as a kerf line so you can clearly see the blade's path and know exactly where your saw will cut every time.

Safely Cut Long Boards and Manage Offcuts

Use material support wings for safely cutting long boards and managing offcuts. They come with detachable material support blocks, which are great for working with extra-long boards. The wings tuck back into the base in when not in use. The Crosscut Station is even compact enough to make it a portable cutting solution when you need accurate crosscuts and angle cuts on the go.

Compatible with Left or Right-Blade Circular Saws

Compatible with left- or right-blade circular saws with blade diameters ranging from 6 1/2" to 7 1/4" (not compatible with Adaptive Cutting System Plunge Saw)

Cut A Kerf Line

A kerf line you cut into the MDF base shows exactly where your saw will cut

Cut With Precision

Adjustable fence and molded-in angle alignments set up miter cuts with precision

Material Hold Down Clamps

Material hold down clamps help keep workpiece secured in place

Compact Design

Compact design sets up quickly and easily stores away

0° to 45° Miter Cuts

Crosscut up to 12" wide (305mm) and make a variety of miter cuts from 0° to 45°

Miter Express Sled

INCRA's Miter Express offers any miter gauge owner the safest and most accurate cross-cutting and mitering platform available. Just add your favorite miter gauge to double your crosscut capacity up to 24".

Two embedded T-Slot channels

The Express features two embedded T-Slot channels to secure the included Hold Down Clamp and Outboard Fence Support. These slots are also invaluable for mounting your own custom Jigs and Fixtures. You can Dock & Lock Any Brand of Miter Gauge in Seconds. Removing your gauge is just as easy - simply release three locking screws and lift your gauge out cleanly. There is absolutely no modification required to your miter gauge for this speedy lock and release feature.

Removable front and rear T-Slot Retaining Clips

The Miter Express features removable front and rear T-Slot Retaining Clips for sled stability at both the beginning and end of long crosscuts. The miter bar is conveniently adjustable from above for a perfect fit in standard miter gauge slots measuring 3/4" wide x 3/8" deep. The miter bar's adjustment range accommodates actual slot widths of 0.740" to 0.760" to guarantee a perfect fit in your table saw's miter slot.

Features

• Doubles any miter gauge's crosscut capacity to 24"
• Provides zero clearance for safe and accurate cutting
• "Dock and Lock" any Miter Gauge in seconds
• Included hold down clamp and twin t-slots for secure cutting
• Removable T-Slot Retaining Clips & Adjustable Miter Bar